Patrick Dempsey to Purchase Seattle Coffee Chain?

McDreamy may soon earn the nickname "McCreamy." It seems Patrick Dempsey, the actor who plays the handsome neurosurgeon Dr. Derek Shepherd on Grey's Anatomy, has his sights set on purchasing a Seattle-based coffee chain.

According to the Associated Press, Tully's filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in October and subsequently closed several locations. For years Dempsey has starred in the ABC drama in which his character works at the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital. While on the program he saves lives, in real life he's hoping to save 500 people from losing their jobs.

Dempsey said in a statement, "I'm excited about the opportunity to save hundreds of jobs, give back to Seattle and become a larger part of the economic growth and fabric of the community." Dempsey also hinted that he's going to stick around to see the results. I've always loved this city, and with the purchase of Tully's Coffee, I plan to spend a lot of time in Seattle and at the stores connecting with the community and growing the Tully's brand."

But Dempsey isn't the only buyer interested in the coffee chain. According to Nation's Restaurant News, a bid was made by Baristas Coffee Co. for $10.4 million. Tully's, which has 46 locations in Washington state and California, has struggled for several years. According to the Seattle Times, in 2008 Tully's sold their brand, wholesale, and supply chain business to Green Mountain Coffee Roasters for $40.3 million. Tully's continued to own and operate its retail businesses.

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